# Mastermind Words - Jotto — Secret Color Code Breaker Game > Guess secret five-letter words with letter-matching feedback. (iPhone/iPad app by Applorium Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastermind-words-jotto/id594056798 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 1,213 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 4 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-02-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastermind-words-jotto/id594056798/reviews.md ## What is Mastermind Words? Simply guess your own five letter words and Jotto will tell you how many letters your guess has in common with the secret word. Rule out letters you know are not in the word by tapping them once to turn them red, or tap them twice to turn them green if you’re sure they are included. Once you think you know the secret word, enter it and see if you’re correct! FEATURES FUN & ADDICTING! -- Word game enthusiasts will enjoy using their thinking skills and vocabulary knowledge to discover what the secret word is with as few guesses as possible! TWO MODES! -- In Single Player mode the game generates a random five letter word for you to try and guess. You can also challenge friends in Multi Player mode by entering your own word for them to figure out! ANYONE CAN PLAY! -- Three difficulty settings allow players of all ages and skill levels to have fun while the intuitive alphabet tiles and word-entering feature is designed for even the least tech-savvy person to use with ease! Download Jotto to play a word game unlike any other! ## Key features - Five-letter word guessing - Letter commonality feedback - Mark letters as present/absent - Single Player mode - Multi Player mode - Adjustable difficulty settings ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Jotto Premium | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 69) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastermind-words-jotto/id594056798/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Color differentiation issue *2025-06-16, version 2.4.6* Everything is good about the game except the colors. Cannot differentiate easily between the red, and so-called yellow? ### 3/5 — Love but can be better *2025-02-06, version 2.4.6* I love this game but the words repeat often ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time *2024-04-01, version 2.4.5* Utter rubbish ### 5/5 — My favorite game *2024-01-26* I loved Jotto as a child an am addicted to this game. I wish it had a way to clear the alphabet grid when it is obvious you have isolated wrong letters. The dictionary seems lacking a bit. I have played so much, I’m going thru the words all over again. Im glad to see the game is still being updated. It’s good brain exercise. **Developer response:** Thank you or the review! I added a massive word package in the latest version :-) ### 2/5 — Too Quick to Cost Money *2024-01-10* We played Jotto for years when we camped and Loved it! I was over the moon when my daughter sent me this game, BUT, almost immediately they wanted to charge to upgrade. I accidentally bypassed the instructions, but knowing how to play, I surged ahead. Once I used up hints, I was unable to get more help without paying. I will continue playing the game trying to see what I am doing wrong and why I can’t play against her, but if app is a money-grabber I am done. **Developer response:** Hi Mia2Many, Thank you for your rating! You can absolutely keep playing the app for free, there is no need to pay for the upgrade if you don't want to. The optional $4 one-time upgrade fee helps me develop the app further. ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2023-04-05, version 2.4.5* So confusing and tricky stick to Wordscapes or SpellTower pls never get too hard too too too hard awful boring tricky hard rubbish😡🤬😫😕🙁☹️😞😔😣😖😩😫😤😠🥺😢😭😠😱😥😓😰😨🫠🫠🫠soz for the last three I love that emoji ### 5/5 — J. taught me Jotto! *2023-02-27* In 1970, I had just arrived in the US and I knew a woman grad student, whom I’ll call J. She was a word wizard ( (Example: she rearranged the fundamental one line ethos of The New York Times, which was ‘All the News That is Fit to Print’ and created a mock and a sarcastic criticism of their woke credo: “All the News that Print to Fit!”). She taught me Jotto! And, I have played it forever since 1971! **Developer response:** That's an amazing story, thank you for sharing! ### 5/5 — J. taught me Jotto! *2023-01-19, version 2.4.5* In 1970, I had just arrived in the US and I knew a woman grad student, whom I’ll call J. She was a word wizard ( (Example: she rearranged the fundamental one line ethos of The New York Times, which was ‘All the News That is Fit to Print’ and created a mock and a sarcastic criticism of their woke credo: “All the News that Print to Fit!”). She taught me Jotto! And, I have played it forever since 1971! ### 5/5 — Love it but *2022-12-28* Would love to be able to easily slide letters around when trying to unscramble the word. If guessed words showed red and green for letters known, that would be helpful. Then I will pay🙂 **Developer response:** Hi Perkyparent, Thank you for the review. You can turn this on in the settings! ### 5/5 — Not enough words *2022-12-03, version 2.4.5* I agree with other reviewers that the bank of words is far too small. It seems like the developer is not listening. Nice graphics on this and huge potential as it works just like the paper version. But words start repeating very quickly and one soon has the word bank memorized. Despite the statement that the largest update increased the word bank, it is still very small. ## Frequently asked questions about Mastermind Words ### What is Mastermind Words - Jotto? Mastermind Words - Jotto is a word-guessing game where you try to deduce a secret five-letter word. You input your own five-letter words as guesses, and the game tells you how many letters your guess has in common with the secret word. ### How do I play Mastermind Words - Jotto? You play by entering five-letter word guesses. The app will indicate how many letters in your guess are also in the secret word. You can also tap letters on the alphabet tiles to mark them as red (not in the word) or green (definitely in the word) to help you rule out possibilities. ### Is Mastermind Words - Jotto free to play? The game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may provide additional features or content, but the core gameplay is accessible without cost. ### What are the different modes in Mastermind Words - Jotto? The app features two main modes: Single Player, where the game generates a random secret word for you to guess, and Multi Player, where you can enter your own word for a friend to try and figure out. ### Can I adjust the difficulty in Mastermind Words - Jotto? Yes, the game offers three difficulty settings, making it suitable for players of all ages and skill levels. This allows for a tailored experience, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned word game player. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.4.6 — 2024-04-21 Bug fixes & improvements ### 2.4.5 — 2022-10-11 - Added word meaning - Added a button to clear highlights - Bug fixes and improvements ### 2.4.4 — 2022-05-18 Fixed a problem with the random word database ### 2.4.3 — 2022-05-12 Fixed the problem of some of the words missing from the dictionary ### 2.4.2 — 2022-05-06 - Added 10,000 words into the random word database - Removed "waxing" from the word database - turns out it has 6 letters.. oops! ## Apps similar to Mastermind Words | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyt-games-wordle-and-crossword/id307569751) | 4.8 (287,363) | Free | Games | | [Word Guess - Wordex](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-guess-wordex/id1599080794) | 4.7 (1,097) | Free | Games | | [Figgerits - Word Puzzle Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figgerits-word-puzzle-games/id1600880375) | 4.5 (2,856) | Free | Games | | [Acrostics－Daily Crossword Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acrosticsdaily-crossword-game/id1658552058) | 4.7 (8,500) | Free | Games | | [Words - Connections Word Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-connections-word-game/id6465991134) | 4.5 (17,628) | Free | Games | | [Wordscapes - Word Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordscapes-word-game/id1207472156) | 4.8 (1,103,928) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Applorium Ltd - [Date Calculator - TimeRange](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-calculator-timerange/id424582307) - [Distance Tool](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476) - [Timer for Workouts - Repeat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-repeat/id481226913) - [Repeat Timer: Interval Remind](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967) - [Golf Caddy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-caddy/id482632526) All apps by Applorium Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*